Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SUMMERFIELD GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,272
Total Quantity
225.2K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
-36.3%
SUMMERFIELD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,272 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,157 to the NHS. This is 36.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,272 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 225,216 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,157 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,272 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -36.3% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.